Trial courts are the first courts to hear a case; as such, they exercise ______.

A. original jurisdiction
B. appellate jurisdiction
C. veto power
D. judicial review


A. original jurisdiction

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Which of these is true about the Federalists?

A) They supported ratification of the Constitution. B) They stoked voters' suspicions about the new system. C) They opposed ratification of the Constitution. D) They argued that a strong national government would lead to suppression of the rights of states. E) They argued that a strong national government would lead to suppression of the rights of individuals.

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A. by party "bosses." B. by dues-paid party members. C. as a result of the candidate's hard work and personal organization. D. at party conventions. E. in such a way that the party leadership can be sure that the candidates will support the party's platform.

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